Community Life
Week of January 25th, 2026
Council Tree Kid Min Needs You!
Church, do you want to be part of shaping the next generation of kids here at Council Tree? We are in need of volunteers in both the Elementary and Preschool classrooms. If you would like to pour into the next generation at our church, or if you just want to find out more, please contact Pastor Diane.
Native Memory Project Visit
It was with a posture of listening to learn that a small group from Council Tree Covenant Church headed to the Wind River Reservation last August to meet and hear from many people and organizations on the reservation where we learned both some history and some modern-day struggles and joys. You can learn more about that trip in this article.
This two-day event is hosted by Council Tree Covenant Church in the spirit of continuing to listen with a posture of learning. We are so grateful to host this gathering in Fort Collins with Native Memory Project, an organization that seeks to preserve the stories and traditions of the past for future generations.
Learn more about this visit and RSVP for lunch and dinner here!
Interim Search Team
As we aim to keep the congregation informed about the Interim Pastor Search, we plan to add regular updates here in the weekly newsletter. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions about the process.
Team Members
Jackie Christman - Lead
Tom Austin
Don Boxley
Ann Everitt
Dan Raymond
Nikki Wuu
Nourish Nights Are Back!
For the past several years, we at Council Tree have gathered on Wednesday nights in the winter months for a community meal followed by intentional time together for all ages. We are kicking off our Nourish Nights this year with a special visit from Native Memory Project to listen to their stories with a posture of learning. (Read more about this visit in the announcement above.)
For an overview of what we will be doing this year during Nourish Nights and a general menu, please click here.
Office Closed This Week
This is just a reminder that the Council Tree office will be this week while our staff are away at the Evangelical Covenant Church's annual Midwinter Conference. Thank you for your continued support of the Council Tree staff.
Upcoming Christian Formation Classes
Church, we have several Christian Formation classes lined up for January through March that you won't want to miss.
Click here for more information on these upcoming classes.
Feb 1st - Does Science Speak For or Against God? - taught by Paula Beaty
Feb 8th-Mar 8th - From Abraham’s Journey to Mary’s Magnificat - taught by John Harvey
Join the Creative Arts Team!
Are you wondering who sets up the communion table each week in keeping with the liturgical calendar, or who decorates the sanctuary for holidays? That is the work of the Creative Arts Team, and we are in need of additional members. We would love to have you join us. If you would like to join, or have questions, contact Barb Duffner at 970-420-2584
Weekly Prayer
All are invited to a weekly prayer gathering at 7:15pm on Mondays to pray for Council Tree in this time of transition. If you have questions, please reach out to Anna Lachelt.
Upcoming Preaching Schedule
January 25 - Guy McCaslin
February 1 - Vann Trapp
February 8 - Carl Sutter
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Council Tree events:
February 1 - Does Science Speak For or Against God?, Sunday @9am
February 4-March 11 - Nourish Nights, Wednesdays @6pm
February 8-March 8 - From Abraham’s Journey to Mary’s Magnificat, Sundays @9am
March 29 - Annual Business Meeting, Sunday @6pm
Volunteer Opportunities
From the beginning of creation, God established holy rhythms of life and service for those who follow in God’s path. We each have personal seasons of rest and restoration, and of new life and service. Council Tree encourages spiritual wondering alongside the Holy Spirit to discern what spiritual season you may be in.
If you find yourself in a place where you have margin to serve, we could definitely use your gifts! If you feel God is calling you to explore serving, we would encourage you to start an exploratory conversation with a team lead to find out more.
Click here to find out some of the many serving opportunities that are currently available.
Give Online
If you would like to give online click here.
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